A Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G Modal Tuning

Short answer: A is a A Major chord with the notes A, C♯, E. In G Modal tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major

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How to Play A on Banjo

A, AM, AΔ, Amaj, AMajor

Notes: A, C♯, E

9,9,9,9,11 (11112)
x,9,9,9,11 (x1112)
x,x,9,9,11 (xx112)
9,x,9,9,11 (1x112)
9,9,x,9,11 (11x12)
9,9,9,x,11 (111x2)
9,9,6,9,x (2314x)
6,9,9,9,x (1234x)
9,x,6,9,7 (3x142)
6,9,9,x,7 (134x2)
9,9,6,x,7 (341x2)
6,x,9,9,7 (1x342)
x,9,9,x,11 (x11x2)
6,9,9,x,x (123xx)
9,9,6,x,x (231xx)
9,9,x,x,11 (11xx2)
9,x,x,9,11 (1xx12)
6,x,9,9,x (1x23x)
9,x,6,9,x (2x13x)
6,x,9,x,7 (1x3x2)
9,x,6,x,7 (3x1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E
  • In G Modal tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A chord on Banjo?

A is a A Major chord. It contains the notes A, C♯, E. On Banjo in G Modal tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play A on Banjo?

To play A on in G Modal tuning, use one of the 21 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the A chord?

The A chord contains the notes: A, C♯, E.

How many ways can you play A on Banjo?

In G Modal tuning, there are 21 voicings for the A chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C♯, E.

What are other names for A?

A is also known as AM, AΔ, A maj, A Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C♯, E.

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